MARINADES, RUBS & SAUCES

Oh yeah, it’s all about the secret sauce isn’t it? Ask anyone who BBQ’s much and you can bet your boots the conversation is going to come around to this topic. The right marinade, rub or sauce can transform an ordinary cut of meat, ho-hum piece of fish, rubbery chunk of chicken, or even a bland block of tofu into a tasty delight. On the other hand, poor quality or lack of these important cooking allies can leave even the best quality fare just… okay. There’s a reason great restaurants staff their kitchens with Sauciers, specialists dedicated to this incredible culinary art. We believe this is a category where you can combine our oils, vinegars and salts in the most creative and powerful ways. Read on for a few ideas…

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup Olive Us Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons dry mustard 2 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti fused Olive Oil 1 small white or yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (mild or spicy) 2…
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Avocado Crema

Great to serve with some grilled chicken or fish! Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados halved and pitted 1 tablespoon of Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 cup of Greek yogurt Juice from 2 limes – approx.. 3-4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice Kosher salt to taste Black pepper Directions: Place the avocado, yogurt, Garlic…
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Olive Us Cranberry Pear Cranberry Sauce

A great accompaniment alongside roasted turkey, holiday cauliflower (vegan “turkey”) or with mashed potatoes! Enjoy! 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup Olive Us Cranberry Pear White Balsamic 1/2 cup water 1/4-1/2 cup organic cane sugar 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 1 tsp orange zest (optional) In a small pot over medium heat combine…
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